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    3 long beeps car doesn't start

    Hi all, car has been running fine apart from aircon not working but isn't playing ball today. I suspect it has a leak; had it re-gassed and it stayed cool for approx one journey then now doesn't come on, only 'econ' light stays permanently on. Went to start it this morning and it doesn't turn...
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    Glowplug error 3.2 v6

    Took my car in for a service and a few repairs. Had the bearing changed on rear right and the abs/ESP error lights started to kick in over 60mph so back to the garage it went. on the way there the emission control warning light activated too. Plugged in to vagcom on arrival and it said "glow...
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    New Cat Required...Options?

    Hi there, local indy has told me the rattle in my exhaust is the interior part of my cat coming loose. They said there are no aftermarket parts and the price would be circa £1100 to replace it. Do I have any other options? Thanks in advance for any help
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    Price check on repairs...

    Hi there, been quoted the following from my local Indy for some repairs: Radiator fan staying on for ages and engine running quite hot- not over 90 on temp but getting out of the car you are treated to a hot blast of air under the wheel arches. Diagnosed a coolant leak, replacing "radiator"...
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    A3 3.2 Jump Start Help!

    Well the missus' Clio refuses to start after not being used for a number of weeks because of poor weather :( It was literally buried in snow till the thaw. Went to give it a jump and found the battery on my car is in the boot, under the spare and a riveted down panel! Are there any posts under...
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    Emissions light. 3.2 v6

    Hi all. Have been enjoying my new toy for the last two weeks until an emissions light came on last Friday under heavy acceleration. This light stayed on for a while, went off then stayed on permanently. It went back to the dealer who said they replaced spark plugs and the light was off...
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    Self Test Button Query

    Well I got my A3 3.2 yesterday and have had a lot of fun razzing around in it. On pressing the self test button next to the rev counter, what is the expected results? Reason I ask, a few items come up in red after pressing it...is this normal? Only had it 24 hours so if not, the dealer will be...
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    A3 3.2- Things to look for...

    Hi everyone, I am on the verge of buying a 54 plate 3.2 Quattro with 55k on the clock. What sort of things should I be checking out while inspecting the car and what common things can go wrong? I have test driven it twice already, it is bags of fun compared to the 325i I currently share with my...